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Murfreesboro Parks & Rec | Spring Fling Recap, Summer Fun and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 13:27


Bryan Barrett talks with Nate Williams at Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. They recap Spring Fling, look ahead to a big summer for the parks system, construction updates and

Child Advocacy Center | June is Internet Safety Month & Volunteer Needs

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 15:09


Bryan Barrett talks with Karista Colwell and Presley Hosford with the Child Advocacy Center about their need for volunteers and also internet safety information since June is

Read to Succeed | ESL Class Registration

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 15:34


Bryan Barrett talks to Jolene Radnoti, Executive Director of Read to Succeed. She talks about the work of the organization and reminds us that ESL class registration for class

State Rep. Mike Sparks | Predatory Lending, Affordable Housing, Etc.

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 17:58


Bryan Barrett talks with State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) on various topics - from predatory lending to affordable housing and more.

Better Business Bureau | Advice/Tips for Planning the Perfect Getaway/Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 15:08


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau, who shares tips and advice on planning the perfect getaway or vacation.

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Observe Save for Education Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:10


Bryan Barrett talks with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin about observing "Save for Education Day" with a 529 Plan.

Rutherford Co. School Board Member Butch Vaughn on Budget, Buses, Graduations & Sports

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 19:26


Bryan Barrett is joined by Rutherford County School Board member Butch Vaughn. They talk about the budget process, bus contracts, successful graduation season and Spring Fling

Salvation Army | Camps, VBS, Donut Day & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 15:06


Bryan Barrett talks with Salvation Army Sgts. George and Ruby Keith. They discuss all of the upcoming camps available for area children. Signups need to be completed before th

Murfreesboro City Schools | End of School Year & Busy Summer Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 13:32


Bryan Barrett talks with Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools. She talks about the end of the school year, which is about a week and a half away. She also has updates on

Rutherford County PAWS | Meet Lena, Volunteers & Foster Families

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 13:21


Bryan Barrett talks to Sabastian Jordan and Braelyn Nores with Rutherford County PAWS. They share information about the shelter and how adoptions work, information on the rece

Child Advocacy Center | 25 Years Strong & Growing to Help Local Children

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 21:31


Bryan Barrett talks with State Rep. Mike Sparks, former Rutherford County District Attorney General Bill Whitesell and Terri Sterling Donovan about the Child Advocacy Center a

BBB | Support Small Business & Research Businesses Before Buying

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:44


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau about the importance of supporting local small businesses and researching any business before you buy from t

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Be Alert for Caregiver Financial Abuse

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 13:02


Bryan Barrett talks with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin, who gives us ways to be alert for caregiver financial abuse.

Center for the Arts | Cinderella & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 16:39


Bryan Barrett talks with Heather Steele, Program Director of the Center for the Arts. She talks about the show running now, "Cinderella" and the upcoming production of "Charli

United Way | VITA Dates Still Available & Launch Point

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 17:34


Bryan Barrett sits down with Ashley Wenzel, Director of Economic Mobility, and Shannon Bauer, VITA Coordinator at the United Way of South Central Tennessee. They discuss the u

Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services | Calls Up & EMS Week Coming Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:46


Bryan Barrett is joined by Brent Carter with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He talks about the number of calls they've been averaging, what paramedic

Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift | Ministry's Mission, Summer Store and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 15:34


Bryan Barrett talks with Jennifer Sanchez, manager of Steered Straight Too Furniture and Thrift. She talks about Steered Straight's mission and work, the summer theme at the s

LIVE from Area 16 Special Olympic Games

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:24


Bryan Barrett is joined by Nate Williams with Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation, who is live from the Area 16 Special Olympic Games. He updates everyone on what will go

Boys & Girls Clubs | Stake & Burger, Summer Fun & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 16:00


Bryan Barrett talks with Michelle Clifford with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. They talk about several great things including Stake & Burger, summer signup

The Leader Mill | Readying Men to Lead Tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 19:53


Bryan Barrett and State Rep. Mike Sparks talk to Dan McAnally with the Leader Mill. He talks about their upcoming programs that bring together non-profit residence, work, trai

Better Business Bureau | How to Spot a Fake Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 14:39


Bryan Barrett is joined by the Better Business Bureau's James Price. He gives tips about how to spot a fake review.

Riverdale Jr. Warriors Football Program

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 8:21


Bryan Barrett talks with Coach Rydell Mayes with the Riverdale Jr. Warriors about their football program, important dates and information about how your child can participate.

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Stops on the Road to Financial Stability

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 13:24


Bryan Barrett talks to Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin about stops on the road to financial stability.  

Child Advocacy Center | Hometown Heroes Walk Recap & Celebrating 25-Years

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 13:33


Bryan Barrett talks with Karista Colwell and Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center. They recap last Friday's Hometown Heroes Walk for Children and the activities surr

Middle TN Choral Society | May the 4th Be with You Concert Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:31


Bryan Barrett talks with Angela Tipps with the Middle Tennessee Choral Society. They're having a free concert on Sunday (May 4th) with a Star Wars theme. Find out more about t

Insights Counseling Centers | May is Mental Health Awareness Month*

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 14:54


Bryan Barrett talks with Pam Brown with Insights Counseling Centers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. She also talks about a couple of events they have coming up. *FOR

Beesley Animal Clinic & Foundation | Paws and Pearls & Heartworms, Fleas, Ticks and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 14:02


Bryan Barrett talks with Dawn Roberts, Executive Director of the Beesley Animal Foundation & Clinic. She talks about the SOLD OUT Paws & Pearls event on Friday. There

Salvation Army | Easter Recap & FREE Summer Camps

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 16:29


Bryan Barrett talks with Salvation Army Sgts. George and Ruby Keith. They recap the busy Easter week they had last week. Plus, we look ahead to summer, where they have three c

*Candle Wishes | Celebrating Birthdays for Local Children in Need

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 17:20


Bryan Barrett talks with Jenny Williams, Founder and Executive Director of Candle Wishes. The non-profit shares the love of Jesus Christ by joining hands with Rutherford Count

Update from the State Capitol | Constitutional Amendments & High School Transfer Legislation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 16:35


Bryan Barrett talks with State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) about several State Constitutional amendments making their way through and the process. They also talk about a House

Better Business Bureau | Study How AI & Dark Web are Fueling Identity Theft

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 14:32


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau about a new study showing how AI tools and the dark web are fueling identity theft.

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Find the Best Ways to Pay Down Debt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 12:20


Bryan Barrett talks with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin about some best ways to pay down debt.

Center for the Arts | Center Stage Academy Summer Camps, "Cinderella," and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 16:34


Bryan Barrett talks with friends from the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro. Tara Winton, Director of Education, talks about the opportunities for those who want to learn mo

American Red Cross | Spring Storm Response, Volunteers & Smoke Alarm Install Event

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 13:30


Bryan Barrett sits down with John Mitchell, Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross, to discuss the recent deployment of volunteers to a

Child Advocacy Center | Child Abuse Prevention Month & Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 15:29


Bryan Barrett talks to Jessica Wauchek and Elizabeth Benton with the Child Advocacy Center. They speak about the mission of the CAC, highlight Child Abuse Prevention Mont

Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift | Growth, Easter, Summer & More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 13:26


Bryan Barrett talks with Jennifer Sanchez with Steered Straight and Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift. She talks about ministry growth into McMinnville, the mission

Murfreesboro Parks & Rec | Fans in the Stands, Veteran's Park & More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 14:36


Bryan Barrett talks with Nate Williams of Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation. They talk about the greenways after the recent storms, getting "Fans in the Stands" for the Area

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford Co. | Summer Signups, Stake & Burger and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 16:47


Bryan Barrett talks to Michelle Clifford with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County. She shares news about summer signups, Stake & Burger, spring break outsomes

Better Business Bureau | Scammers Impersonating Road Toll Collections

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 14:39


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau about scammers impersonating road toll collection services.

Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin | Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 9:03


Bryan Barrett talks with Edward Jones financial advisor Lee Colvin and shares some financial spring cleaning tips.  

Rutherford Co. School Board member Tammy Sharp Shares News on Several Items

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 19:39


Bryan Barrett talks to Rutherford County School Board member Tammy Sharp. She updates us on the additions to Riverdale, Oakland and La Vergne High Schools, future plans. They

United Way | Volunteer Days

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 15:13


Bryan Barrett talks to Haley Adams, Vice President of Marketing and Major Events with the United Way and Chad Hill with Volunteer Bank. United Way Volunteer Days, presented by

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